About this role
Biomedical Engineering Service
Job Summary
Performs all duties without direct supervision. This position is responsible for adhering to established service standards and for reinforcing service standards with all employees. Independently, performs skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices. Incumbent may be expected to be present during the clinical use of equipment in area of expertise. Provides assistance to technicians and operators of medical devices. Participates in disaster, fire, and other emergencies; observes all hospital safety practices and regulations. Reports to emergency call-ins when necessary, by responding on-site.
Required Qualifications
- Require an associate degree in electronics (preferably biomedical) or equivalent military electronics training (preferably biomedical).
- Require a minimum of two (2) years of progressively complex experience (troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, design, and modification) as a hospital-based biomedical engineer technician; Four (4) years of servicing complex electronic equipment will be considered.
- Require schedule flexibility with the ability to work shift work or weekends as required.
- Require the ability to obtain a level 2 AHCA clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer familiarity with codes applicable to field and industry.
- Prefer proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Prefer proficiency in the use of test equipment and tools pertinent to the field.
- Prefer the ability to take initiative, provide leadership when needed, and perform with minimal supervision.
- Prefer Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) certification, as well as, previous factory service certification on clinical equipment and systems.
- Prefer demonstrated broad experience in microcomputer systems and software, client server concepts and local and wide area network concepts, as well as, demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar products (primarily Word and Excel) and networking technology.
Mandatory Education
Preferred Education
Required License and Certs
FDL: Valid Driver's License
Preferred License and Certs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Other facts
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
What you'll do
- Independently perform skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex medical devices. Provide assistance to technicians and operators and participate in emergency situations while adhering to safety practices.
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